Green tea is a popular drink. However, drinking too much green tea and drinking it incorrectly can be harmful to your health. Below are the harmful effects of using green tea incorrectly.
Harmful effects of using green tea incorrectly
VietNamNet newspaper quoted specialist doctor Huynh Tan Vu, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City - Facility 3, saying that below are the harmful effects if you use green tea incorrectly:
Do not drink cold tea
According to Dr. Vu, green tea is cold so it should not be used cold because it will cause too much cold and phlegm, it should be drunk hot.
Causes dizziness, nausea
Green tea contains a large amount of caffeine, which can cause dizziness, nausea, and lightheadedness if consumed on an empty stomach.
Caffeine in green tea leaves stimulates the central nervous system to increase concentration and brain activity. Therefore, drinking green tea in the evening can cause difficulty falling asleep and insomnia.
Green tea is very good but needs to be drunk properly.
Reduced iron absorption
Avoid drinking green tea immediately after eating because tannins can reduce the absorption of iron and nutrients in food. Tannins in green tea have the effect of stopping diarrhea, so people with constipation should limit their use.
How to drink green tea properly
The article on the Medlatec General Hospital website has medical consultation from BSCKI. Duong Ngoc Van said, whether drinking green tea is good or not depends on how you drink it. If you drink a small amount in moderation, green tea or other types of tea are good for your health.
Note, you should not use green tea instead of water. Instead, you should drink an average of 2 to 3 cups of tea per day, with a dosage of no more than 710ml.
Also, drink warm green tea instead of hot tea. The ideal time to drink is in the morning, do not drink tea after 3 pm.
If you are hungry, you should absolutely not drink a lot of green tea. Because it can easily make your body feel nauseous, nauseous, and dizzy.
Above is information explaining the harmful effects of green tea if used incorrectly. Drink tea properly for good health.
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